How Do The Druids Celebrate Christmas?

Do they have their own traditions?

When it comes to this magical time of year, the Druids have their own set of traditions that have roots from when Aideen walked the earth, and traditional Paganism. This may sound confusing to you, but carry on reading and you'll see what I mean.

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, but I reckon the Druids use this time of year to celebrate Aideen's arrival on Jorvik and breathing life into the island. As no one know exactly when she came to the island, the Druids used the Winter Solstice and Yuletide to celebrate Aideen's arrival. This is the time of year where everyone is celebrating, more so than any other time of year, so it makes sense the Druids have their celebrations around this time too!

The Druids would celebrate at another Druid's home, feasting, decorating and having fun. Certain plants have magical properties, such as holly as it stays green all year round and symbolises protection. This is also a perfect time to rejuvenate their powers in order to keep fighting Garnok's generals. 

They burn a log like former Pagans, but if a pink spark flickered, it would mean Pandoric energy may seep into our world in the New Year. Gifts being exchanged is the symbol of their unity and trust of each other, and as a sign of friendship.

Each Circle would host a different year, and it would focus on how the celebrate Aideen's. For example, the Star Circle will celebrate Aideen's healing the island and giving it life. The Moon Circle will celebrate the knowledge and gift of visions that the Goddess bestowed upon them. The Lightning Circle would be thankful to Aideen for giving them the strength and power to fight against the evil. Lastly, the Sun Circle would celebrate Aideen's giving them the power to walk between words to keep earth safe. This is to celebrate Aideen's gifts each year, and to remember what she gave to the Druids. Knowledge, Power, Healing and Hope.

Each tradition is celebrated each year focusing on one gift as to not cause a rift between the Circles and keep the harmony between them.